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Zachary Aiken

Abilene,TX

Summary

QA/QC Welding Inspector with extensive experience at Rentech Boiler Services. Proficient in ASME I & IX standards and skilled in troubleshooting welding issues. Well versed In working with trades personnel to ensure smooth production timelines. Ability to enhance production quality through effective collaboration and detailed reporting. Adept in EXCEL and other computer technologies. Committed to continuous improvement in welding practices.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Rentech Boiler Services
Abilene, TX
06.2025 - Current

• Floor inspector for main boiler and structural assembly during fit up and final weld inspection as well as insulation and sheeting for finalizing the product.

• Preformed scheduling of NDE inspection and studied RT, UT, PT. For comprehension and understanding results for advising welders on best practices to prevent repairs.

• Built and filed reports for review by party’s and independent inspectors. Experience in EXCEL, WORD and other software for organizing and filing reports.

• Collaborated with production staff to troubleshoot welding issues and implement corrective actions.

Welding Fabricator

Rentech Boiler Services
Abilene, TX
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Fabricated product by preparation of base material and fit up of material as well as open root filling and capping weld joints.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for fit up as well as troubleshooting future or current problems.
  • Using plasma cutting, oxy acetylene torches, as well as gouging for material preparation as well as repair.
  • I was the main repair man for RT welds as per the company’s SOP that the original welder was not permitted to repair their own weld majority of the time.

Welding Fabricator

City of San Angelo
San Angelo, TX
01.2023 - 06.2024

• Was the welder and fabricator for the water production and waste water sanitation and preformed repair and new construction duties for the city infrastructure.

• Preformed as a a plumber repairing broken systems and preventive maintenance.

• Preformed as an electrician in new construction for building and pump stations.

Welding Fabricator

Dandy Fencing
06.2021 - 01.2023

• Preformed welding and fabrication duties for fencing companies such as designer gates infrastructure for the mechanical and electrical components for all products.

• Was a helper for structural building construction from start to finish.

• Built fencing for commercial, residential properties in extreme summer and winter conditions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liberty Hill High School
Liberty Hill, TX
06.2021

Skills

  • EXCEL, WORD, CAD and other computer technologies
  • Coating inspection
  • ASME I, & IX for boiler inspection and fabrication
  • AWS D11 structure inspection and fabrication
  • SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW welding experience

Timeline

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Rentech Boiler Services
06.2025 - Current

Welding Fabricator

Rentech Boiler Services
09.2024 - 06.2025

Welding Fabricator

City of San Angelo
01.2023 - 06.2024

Welding Fabricator

Dandy Fencing
06.2021 - 01.2023

High School Diploma -

Liberty Hill High School